Not a troll here, just wondering...

What is the reasoning behind closing areas during fire season? I went to hike the Salmonberry Trail last week and its closed every summer during fire season. I could understand banning camping, but does biking or hiking really increase fire danger?

Keeping ALL users out reduces the danger of a human-initiated blaze. Regardless of the cause, if there is a fire crews can focus on putting it down rather than locating adn possibly rescuing campers, hikers AND bikers.

from the NWTA website

re: Scappoose still closed
Submitted by Amy on Sat, 09/05/2009 - 10:45am.
I've heard it will take two weeks of rain before they open the trails again. For current information, call John Joy. He is the NWTA Scappoose rep, talks to the land manager regularly, and lives in the area.